megakaryocyte

(plural: megakaryocytes)

An abnormally large bone marrow cell, with a lobulated nucleus, that produces platelets through the fragmentation of its cytoplasm.

"Megakaryocyte capacitances were in the range of 64-694 pF, equivalent to 500-5500 platelets."

by CToad7 ALT March 13, 2023

megacaryocyte

(plural: megacaryocytes)

Alternative form of megakaryocyte.

"Under appropriate culture conditions, the megacaryocyte burst-forming cell can develop into 40 to 500 megacaryocytes within 1 week."

by CToad7 ALT March 13, 2023